Stu Green
Running for: NH Senate District 07
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Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?
"There may be a way to modify and better control the current school model, but the EFA program suffers from several serious and potentially catastrophic problems that must be addressed. First, it needs to be recognized that, for most proponents in the State House (Free Staters/Libertarians), the EFA program has less to do with 'choice' than a desire to undermine public education--a process that is well underway. Secondly, the gas pedal is stuck. The EFA program cost has doubled every year and at this rate it will 'explode' the state budget, eventually forcing us to choose between our time-tested public institutions and a completely disaggregated libertarian, private/homeschool model. We simply can't afford both. Third, there is zero accountability for this program, by design. The key backers know most of the money goes to families that were already sending their children to private schools--i.e., the vouchers did not 'enable' choice. There are even indications that out-of-state families may be using the system, and we do not know how much of the money is being spent. I'll add that there are some very troubling conflicts of interest in the legislative body where it comes to this program, which is probably why the current government keeps trying to raise the limits and funnel more taxpayer money into (particular) private institutions. Lastly, the NH Constitution clearly states that taxpayers should not be made to pay for the religious education of another, which is often how vouchers are used. '...no person shall ever be compelled to pay towards the support of the schools of any sect or denomination.' If we're going to keep this program, we've got to rein it in."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I understand the moral concerns of my friends on the right side of the political spectrum, but for most women, this is a deeply personal, sensitive, and very private medical decision where government restrictions have no place going, as any truly 'small government' proponent should agree."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I understand the moral concerns of my friends on the right side of the political spectrum, but for most women, this is a deeply personal, sensitive, and very private medical decision where government restrictions have no place going, as any truly 'small government' proponent should agree."
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Recent decreases in business taxes have increased the tax burden for property owners, who are already suffering from inflated housing appraisals and the skyrocketing costs of home ownership. It's conceivable that taxes for smaller business owners could be lowered further through with an exemption, but that lost revenue would then have to be drawn from another source, and there can be no more tax increases for low and middle income Granite Staters."
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Recent tax cuts and the impending phaseout of the dividends and interest tax have shifted--and will continue to shift--the tax burden down to those least able to pay it: lower- and middle-income earners, Republican and Democrat alike. It is a patently unfair and worsening trend for homeowners, farmers, retirees, etc. I would prefer not to add a capital gains tax, if at all avoidable, particularly one that impacts the most vulnerable among us. If one is to be implemented, it should be done with appropriate exemptions."
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"NH is dependent on its forests, mountains, and lakes for several industries, not least timber, skiing, and tourism. Last January I was plowing slush as it rained, and we have lost several tree species--most recently the ash trees, and hemlocks are under threat. It's not right, and we can't afford to pretend this isn't a problem. I am not in favor of increasing the cost of gas and diesel because it affects working NH families the most, but we can do more to incentivize the energy transition, even while reducing energy costs for homeowners."
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Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?
"This appears reasonable on the face of it, but as a former Town Moderator, I know it is also a political stunt. The current, Republican, Secretary of State acknowledges that we have no evidence of significant electoral fraud, especially here in NH, so it begs the question: are we fixing a problem that doesn't exist for political purposes?"
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Our housing crisis is serious and we need decisive action to alleviate it. Concord can help break down barriers, coordinate an approach, and provide assistance, but it should absolutely be done with careful consideration for the concerns of local municipalities most affected. Generally speaking, we should build 'up' rather than 'out,' that is, avoid sprawl and protect the back country that we depend on for the timber, lake life, wildlife, skiiing, camping, and tourism that characterize our state."
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Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I understand the moral concerns of my friends on the right side of the political spectrum, but for most women, this is a deeply personal, sensitive, and very private medical decision where government restrictions have no place going, as any truly 'small government' proponent should agree."
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Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Undecided"
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Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"Absolutely not. It is a system that places an unfair burden on those least able to afford it, and has contributed to one of the most regressive tax regimes in the country. The lowest income earners are paying the highest percentage of their incomes on state and town taxes, while the highest income earners are paying the least. Moreover, the heavy emphasis on local funding for schools ensures that poor towns will have under-resourced schools and fewer opportunities for their kids, which in turn means those towns are likely to stay poor in the long run, and the cycle continues. As Granite Staters, we *all* suffer when our kids are under-educated, turn to crime or drugs, or are ill-equipped to find their way out of an economic trap."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Keeping it illegal at this point is just continued, willful rejection of the lessons we learned during prohibition in the 1920s. Let's fully legalize and regulate it the way we do alcohol, which is is arguably more damaging to society (and the individual). Cannabis is already out there, it's a personal freedom issue, and it's a revenue stream waiting to be tapped. We have the benefit of other state legalization experiences, and we can learn how to do this more effectively."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Keeping it illegal at this point is just continued, willful rejection of the lessons we learned during prohibition in the 1920s. Let's fully legalize and regulate it the way we do alcohol, which is is arguably more damaging to society (and the individual). Cannabis is already out there, it's a personal freedom issue, and it's a revenue stream waiting to be tapped. We have the benefit of other state legalization experiences, and we can learn how to do this more effectively."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I currently favor a model that leans more towards a free-market approach, including well-regulated and appropriately taxed direct sales by farmers and small businesses. We have the benefit of learning from other state legalization experiences to avoid the errors of over-taxation and regulation, or a completely uncontrolled roll-out. I do not want to see monopolies and big business steal the market from Granite State entrepreneurs."
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Currently, the labor market is so tight that virtually all businesses have been forced to raise wages, particularly at the lower end of the spectrum. This means there is now room to raise the minimum wage without having an impact on the economy. As long as we take into consideration the needs of businesses operating on a knife's edge, such as farmers, I'd consider a moderate increase."
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Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"If we are confident that our legal regime is just, then we should protect anyone who comes here to benefit from it, though this is a principle not particular to abortion and gender transition."
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I understand the moral concerns of my friends on the right side of the political spectrum, but for most women, this is a deeply personal, sensitive, and very private medical decision where government restrictions have no place going, as any truly 'small government' proponent should agree."
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Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"I want to see an increase in controlled, legal immigration."
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"As a gun owner, I know many proposed gun control measures are more a product of culture wars than informed strategies meant to save lives, and that many of them would do little to curb violence or keep weapons out of the hands of criminals. I am also conscious of the fact that - historically - gun control has been selectively applied and used to oppress disadvantaged minorities: political, racial, and otherwise. I will work hard to preserve NH gun rights, and I will oppose ineffectual measures that impact law-abiding citizens more than criminals. Some red-flag laws may be appropriate *if* they come with robust due process. I may consider closing background check loopholes, and *some* regulation might make it easier for our law enforcement to interdict those looking for trouble. I will, however, oppose registration lists, AR-15 bans, codes on credit card purchases etc. Ultimately, the NH Constitution is clear: 'All persons have the right to keep and bear arms in defense of themselves, their families, their property and the state.'"
